A Hearing Screener or Technician performs hearing tests to determine whether a patient has hearing loss or impairment. Asks patients to report when they hear a series of tones or sounds with low volume or high frequency.
Facilitates early detection, prompt referral and early habilitation of infants with hearing loss. Are you passionate about early childhood development and interested in a career in communication disorders or speech-language pathology? We're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Hearing Screening Assistant , conducting newborn hearing screenings in a hospital setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for students or recent graduates pursuing degrees in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology , or related fields to gain hands-on experience in a clinical environment while making a meaningful impact in the lives of families. Essential Functions Conducts newborn hearing screenings per established protocols under the direction of a supervising Audiologist Operates OAE and other designated equipment to conduct hearing screening on neonates and pediatric patients. Completes required documentation, parent education, and follow up, including referrals and tracking Skills Communication Process management Attention to detail Time management Accountability Dependability Qualifications One year of work experience in a health-related field or early childhood development preferred Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
Location:
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital, Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital Work City:
Ogden Work State:
Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.40 - $23.92 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.
